About Us
The Erie Redevelopment Authority is chartered pursuant to the Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law of 1945, (35 P.S. § 1701 et seq., as amended) and City of Erie Ordinance Number 82 of 1955.
- Renew. Stabilize, preserve, and update our built environment.
- Rebuild. New construction must replace the lost and irreparable.
- Revitalize. Fill renewed and rebuilt spaces with productive activity.
The Erie Redevelopment Authority Board and Staff understands the magnitude of our responsibility and commits to:
- Put the Erie community's interests first at all times. We must consistently and relentlessly pursue our mission, avoiding politicizing our work or catering to narrow, special interests.
- Earn the community's trust by adhering to high standards of ethical behavior and fiscal responsibility.
- Involve the public in planning and project development, taking all perspectives seriously without stagnation or dilution simply for the sake of consensus.
- Coordinate our efforts with other economic development organizations, government, and community agencies.
- Cooperate and assist community and faith-based development organizations
- Provide a high level of service for those utilizing our programs.